Capital Improvement Program

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a six-year program for park acquisition and park development, with the ﬁrst year representing the capital budget. The law requires that the CIP be submitted to the County Executive by January 15 each year.

Adoption

On May 26, 2016, the Council adopted the 2017 Financial CIP. The grand total for this six-year program is $107,514,000, which includes a 2017 capital budget of $39,732,000. This CIP is supported by various funding sources including Commission General Obligation Bonds, PAYGO (Park Fund), State Program Open Space, and various grants.

Park Acquisition

The total 2017 financial budget for park acquisition is $4,542,000 and covers three acquisition programs:

Countywide Local Park Acquisition - acquisition of land for local parks

Park Development

The total 2017 financial budget for park development is $35,190,000 and covers 18 speciﬁc park development projects and six general renovation funds. This covers the cost to renovate community centers, playgrounds, trails and other public facilities.

New Projects in 2017

Parklawn Park - feasibility study to determine cost to design and build a new park

Central Avenue Connector Trail - new trail

Bradbury Park - general improvements

Hillcrest Heights Pool - feasibility study to determine cost to design and build a new pool